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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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